Program Specialist (EDF Climate Corps)

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EDF Climate Corps (www.edfclimatecorps.org) is Environmental Defense Fund’s innovative summer fellowship program that embeds trained graduate students in companies, cities and universities to accelerate and advance climate solutions. Since the program’s launch in 2008, EDF Climate Corps fellows have uncovered over $1.5 billion dollars in energy savings for participating organizations. Now with a network of over 1,500 professionals, EDF Climate Corps seeks to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system by inspiring and empowering leaders.

OVERALL FUNCTION

The Program Specialist plays a key role in the success of new initiatives that enable professionals to expand their knowledge on energy and sustainability issues and obtain the skills needed to contribute to climate solutions. Working closely with the Manager, EDF Climate Corps, the Program Specialist will develop and implement new EDF Climate Corps online trainings and professional development offerings, as well as participate in key fellowship processes and directly engage with organizations by managing a portfolio of host organization relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the development and execution of a publicly available online energy efficiency training program including, but not limited to the following activities:

Evaluate the results of the fall 2017 pilot and incorporate recommendations into future course offerings;

Create a strategy and project plan for future courses with input from key stakeholders;

For new courses, identify learning objectives and outcomes for participants;

Required qualifications for this position include:

Knowledge of building energy efficiency and corporate environmental sustainability;

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics to broad audiences in a way that promotes learning and understanding;

An ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience both in person and virtually;

Willingness to travel (10% of the time);

Desired qualifications include:

3 or more years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree with 1 year or more of professional experience;

Experience with teaching, training, or course development;

A utility player who can be flexible with changing job responsibilities, adjust or pivot as necessary to challenges, and is willing learn new skills if necessary; and

Experience working with Articulate Storyline or other online course development software.

Location

This position will be located in Boston, MA, Washington, DC, or New York, NY

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